Avente Tile Blog

Black and white.  It's a classic color combination that can still take your breath away when you see a kitchen backsplash or dining room floor that features tile with patterns in this dramatic, two-tone colorway.  While I embrace color and think cement and encaustic tiles excel in presenting colorful motifs, black and white (and sometimes gray) tiles can capture that gorgeous, handmade old world look that is both sophisticated and simple.  If you are a fan of the high contrast black and white style, here's inspirational eye candy to enjoy.  Most of the installations use cement tile; but, a few also show what glazed ceramic...

Looking for a great way to add color, pattern and interest to your floor or accent wall that doesn't cost a lot?  Consider creating a patchwork design with either neutral or colorful cement tiles.  

Simple patterns can provide a lot of flexibility in design!  For instance, our Cuban Heritage Pattern 260 is a simple "line and vine" pattern.  The pattern can create a variety of different patterns depending on the orientation and color choice.  This is a great pattern for large spaces.  Explore this flexible cement tile design and see how it is was used in one commercial flooring installation.

Timid about using cement tile patterns with bold, colors or intense patterns? Consider using plain or solid color cement tiles. The variation found in plain tiles of the same colors provides stunning beauty with lots of soul. The extensive color palette and numerous formats or shapes makes finding the right color and look for your design easy. Cement Tiles In Solid Colors Add Subtle, Sophisticated Appeal Plain cement tiles, or solid color cement tiles as they are often called, make great flooring designs with subtle, sophisticated appeal that occurs from the natural variation in shade that occurs from the handmade...

Cement tile creates a clean look that works well with this traditional bathroom in New York City, New York. Using cement tile, the designer was able to add subtle pattern and color to the bathroom. Additionally, the designer was able to maintain a clean, traditional look that is perfectly at home with the white glazed ceramic tile and fixtures. Cement tile are flexible and work well with just about any style of architecture. This residential bathroom floor uses a traditional Moroccan cement tile pattern that is updated using two colors: blue and white. The updated tile provides a clean and...